Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer for the maintenance department at a power station in Kemsley, Kent. This role includes leading a team of technicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and supervising on-site contractors. Candidates should have an HND/HNC in electrical engineering with 5+ years' experience in heavy industries. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and various benefits including private medical care.

Benefits

Up to 15% performance bonus

Private medical and dental

Overtime available

Company pension

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical/electronic engineering with HND/HNC or similar.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical or C&I role within heavy industry.
• Strong technical understanding of EC&I systems including DCS, SCADA, PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Technicians delivering maintenance.
• Drive safety standards across the maintenance department.
• Work closely with the Mechanical Engineer during outages.

Skills

Electrical/electronic engineering

Team leadership

Technical understanding of EC&I systems

Safety standards enforcement

Education

HND/HNC in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Energy From Waste

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

Kemsley, Kent

SCINERGY are recruiting an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join the maintenance department of a power station in Kemsley, Kent.

As the E,C&I Engineer, you'll lead all maintenance and engineering activities linked to the site's electrical, control and instrumentation systems, ensuring high plant availability and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Technicians delivering planned and reactive maintenance
• Drive safety standards across the maintenance department and ensure safe systems of work for contractors
• Work closely with the Mechanical Engineer and Maintenance Manager during outages and shutdowns
• Use the CMMS to prioritise preventative maintenance effectively
• Support maintenance strategy development, system upgrades and capital projects
• Manage and supervise on-site contractors

About You

• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical/electronic engineering with HND/HNC or similar
• Minimum 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in an electrical or C&I role within heavy industry - EFW, power, chemicals, paper production etc
• Strong technical understanding of EC&I systems including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, switchgear, motors, drives and instrumentation
• Experience leading or supervising small engineering/maintenance teams
• HV experience is desirable

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Up to 15% performance bonus
• Private medical and dental
• Overtime available
• Company pension
• Opportunity to join a leading organisation in the EFW sector

To apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Steve on the contact info below:

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